Expert Speakers

Elena Righi Head of Euratom Research European Commission Tell me about your career in fusion:

Belit Garcinuño Researcher National Fusion Laboratory – CIEMAT Dr. Belit Garcinuno is a distinguished researcher in the field of nuclear fusion, with an academic background that includes a PhD in nuclear fusion technologies, a degree in chemistry, and a master’s degree in chemical sciences and technologies. Additionally, Dr. Garcinuno’s career has been dedicated to the

Sophia Spitzer Chief of Staff Marvel Fusion Sophia is Chief of Staff at Marvel Fusion. She focuses on strategic partnerships with potential early customers, market development, and fundraising. Prior to joining Marvel Fusion, Sophia worked at McKinsey & Company, where she specialized in topics such as sustainability transformation and energy transition. Her work spanned corporate

Eva Delgado System Integration Engineer ITER ORGANIZATION From the age of nine, Eva knew she wanted to pursue a degree in STEM. However, coming from a lower-income family, she faced significant challenges in finding a clear path into the sciences. Although no one in her family had graduated from university, they were very supportive of

Joelle Elbez-Uzan Project Leader DEMO Fusion reactor Joelle Elbez-Uzan is a veteran when it comes to nuclear safety, with an extensive background in both nuclear fission and fusion. Born in Marseille, in the South of France, her interest in science led her to pursue a degree in engineering, with an emphasis on the energy sector,

Melanie Windridge Founder & CEO Fusion Energy Insights Dr. Windridge’s passion for science began at a young age, by A-levels she had set her sights on a career in physics. This early interest led her to pursue a Master of Science in Physics at Bristol University. After completing her degree, she found herself unsure of

Elina Militello Asp Transport and Scenario Modelling Group Leader UKAEA From a young age, Dr. Militello Asp was drawn to problem-solving, understanding how things work and observing the world around her. During her teenage years, she had a particular interest in maths and physics which led her to gravitate towards a career in the natural